The Inter-American Defense Board welcomes the new president of the OAS Hemispheric Security Council.

Major General Reinaldo Salgado Beato, Brazilian Army, Director General of the IADB Secretariat, participated in a regular session of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the election by acclamation of Ms. Ana Irene Delgado, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Mission of Panama to […]
Visit of the Argentine Minister of Defense to the IADB

On July 1st, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) had the honor of receiving the Minister of Defense of the Argentine Republic, Mr. Luis Alfonso Ponti. During his visit, the Minister held a cordial meeting with the IADB leadership, during which the ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries were reaffirmed.
The Inter-American Defense Board leadership positions itself at the 55th OAS General Assembly as a technical, advisory, and educational pillar of the hemisphere.

During the 55th Special Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), held from June 25 to 27 in Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda, the leadership of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) (composed of Major General César Augusto Macedo, Chairman of the Council of Delegates; […]
JID STAFF FAREWELL 05-06-2025

On June 5, the ceremony for the imposition of the Inter-American Defense Board Medal and the institutional gratitude ceremony for the officers, technicians, and non-commissioned officers who completed their duties and must return to their countries of origin was held. Family members and all military personnel participated in the event. The ceremony was […]
JID STAFF FAREWELL 05-29-2025

On May 29, the ceremony for the imposition of the Inter-American Defense Board Medal and the institutional gratitude ceremony for the officers, technicians, and non-commissioned officers who completed their duties and must return to their countries of origin was held. Family members and all military personnel participated in the event. The ceremony was […]
«Virtual Seminar on Migratory Flows, addressed the topic: «Threats linked to Irregular Migration: Challenges and Strategies»

The event, which analyzed the causes, consequences, and transnational threats related to irregular migration in Latin America and the Caribbean, was held on June 4, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and was attended by more than 19,250 people.
CHANGE OF COMMAND IN THE LEADERSHIP OF THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD

In an institutional ceremony held at the headquarters of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) on June 17 of this year, with the distinguished presence of Ambassador Benoni Belli, President of the OAS Permanent Council, as well as other senior diplomats and IADB officials, the handover took place […]
CULTURAL EVENT OF THE AMERICAS

On May 17, the Inter-American Defense Board held a new edition of its traditional "Cultural Gathering of the Americas-2025" at the Casa del Soldado. The event's main objective is to contribute to strengthening the historic bonds of friendship and respect that unite the peoples of the region through […]
Visit of the Ecuadorian Army War Academy

On May 28, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) received a visit from students of the 20th Advanced Military Course from the Ecuadorian Army War Academy. The Director General of the IADB Secretariat presented on the topic: Current Threats to the Security and Defense of Latin America, and […]
Visit of the Mexican Center for Advanced Naval Studies to the Inter-American Defense Board (05/16/25)

On Friday, May 16th of this year, the Inter-American Defense Board received the honorable visit of students from the Master's program in National Security and Geopolitics at the Mexican Center for Naval Studies (CESNAV). The delegation was led by CESNAV Director Vice Admiral José Orozco Tocaven. During the visit, […]
Note of Condolence
CLOSING OF THE TRAINING COURSE FOR NATIONAL MONITORS IN HUMANITARIAN DEMINING 2025/1 IN COLOMBIA

The Inter-American Technical Advisory Group (GATI-CO) is training new National Monitors in Humanitarian Demining in Colombia. Within the framework of the Training and Technical Assistance Cooperation Agreement between the General Command of the Armed Forces and the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), with the support of instructors from the Inter-American Technical Advisory Group […]